ronboco

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Joseph Audio: Perspectives and Pearls
@thr1961  If you are considering the pearls I highly recommend auditioning Rockport Avior ii speakers as well. You will be glad you did. A truly amazing speaker! Happy listening ! Ron  
Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there?
@kenjit   Everyone would love to see your system. It seems obvious you won’t list it but the question is why not? We all enjoy looking at other peoples systems that’s part of the fun on this forum.  It doesn’t matter what level it’s at.   
Has anyone listened to or auditioned Verity's new Arindale speaker ?
@garebear  I would love to hear the Verity speakers to see how they compare to my Rockport Avior ii. Have you auditioned the Rockports and Verity’s ? If so which one did you like better? Happy listening ! Ron  
Mid-fi tube vs high-end SS
Boulder   
Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused
Thank you anyways. Happy listening  
Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused
@thespeakerdude  Do you PM anyone with the company you work for so they can check out your product ? Thanks   
Streamer matching to system
Another vote for the Teddy Pardo LPS node upgrade. Stream only to a separate DAC. Good luck!  
Question to those believing in speaker break in
I agree with several here and it’s what I did. Just put them in the spot they will go and listen to whatever music you like. So what if it takes a little longer to break them in. Mine took about 3-4 months. Big difference especially in the bass as... 
Outlet - Shunyata vs Hubble 20 amp
I am also using audioquest. NRG Edison   
Built-in vs. Standalone DACs
@arafiq  I didn’t compare the two but I agree with you the stand alone is probably a little better for the reasons you have pointed out. Happy listening !  
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
Any two off the stranger by Billy Joel. Hi Rez version   
Downsizing for Blade 2 and hunting for smaller floor standers
Rockport Atria ii would be well worth an audition. Good luck!   
Built-in vs. Standalone DACs
The DAC in my Boulder 866 is the same as their stand alone. It’s fantastic!   
Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...?
If you can find some Rockport Atria ii speakers used it would be well worth an audition. Good luck!  
Advice? Less than $4k, solid state preamp, neutral to gentle
My kids had to pay for college on their own. We figured it would give them a better work ethic. Bought them their first car though. Used  Good luck on the pre search !